In this day and age, running one type of security software is probably not enough to keep your computer safe. Here’s a simple guide to the types of security software (most with good free versions) that you probably should be using:

PTSD (Post-traumatic stress disorder) has been around as long as men (and now women) have waged war--it just took a long time for doctors and the big brass to realize that it isn’t a synonym for cowardice or malingering:

Everyone counts! The census documents people from all walks of life: immigrants and store clerks to celebrities and everyday people. This course will introduce beginning genealogists to the U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1940, while providing direction on how and where to start researching your family history. Learn to discover clues, codes, and other telling details about your ancestors’ lives.

To make a reservation for this free workshop, please call 816-268-8000 or email us here.

On March 7-8, 1862, 26,000 soldiers fought here to decide the fate of Missouri and the West. Pea Ridge is not only one of the most pivotal Civil War battles—it is also the most intact Civil War battlefield in the United States:

Did a relative work for the Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department (or do you just have great memories of happy hours spent cavorting in one or more Kansas City parks)? The Parks and Recreation Department Archives makes historical material available for viewing including microfilm copies of Board of Parks Commissioners Minutes and related papers; Parks and Recreation Department scrapbooks (1892-1916, 1939-1962, 1965-1969); and other departmental documents. In addition, the archives holdings include photographs and an architectural drawing collection that chronicles the history of Kansas City Parks and Boulevards that may be viewed at the Archives.

The Archives are located at 4600 E. 63rd Street Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64130-4629. Hours are 9 a.m.--4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on federal holidays. It is recommended that you call before you visit: 816-513-7643 for general archival inquiries or for architectural drawing information.

When we look at photos taken during wartime, up to and including World War II, we expect to see black-and-white photos. It’s therefore fairly disconcerting to see color photos of wartime scenes, like these World War I images:

Announcing the "My Ancestor" Activity Books for Youth Pre-Orders being taken now for Thanksgiving Delivery

Studies show that greater knowledge about family history especially strengthens and empowers youth by creating self-esteem, resilience and a greater sense of control over their lives. Studying the family's past also strengthens the relationships between living family members by creating a shared experience and core identity that no one else in the world can duplicate.

To help families achieve these great benefits, we've produced the new Zap The Grandma Gap "My Ancestor" Activity Books. These 52 page activity books are designed for children 6-14 years old to help create stronger bonds in modern families by encouraging the whole family to learn about their ancestors together. Young people can take the lead to accomplish the activities in this book with their family members. As it is filled out, the activity book becomes a new family keepsake to pass down to future generations. First in the series:

The assassination of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, is an iconic tragedy seared into the consciousness of anyone living that day: November 22, 1963. Even those who weren't born yet, or were too young to remember the event, know the history, have seen the headlines, or have watched video footage of how an assassin's bullet shattered a man, his family, and a nation.

News spread quickly. Within hours, hurried accounts of the event were published in the papers.

A brief account here cannot adequately commemorate President Kennedy, describe the events of that day and the weeks that followed, nor describe the impact his assassination had on the country. This month, fifty years later, first-person accounts and moving tributes will fill our news feeds, make their way to television, and absorb our attention in private and public venues.

Fifty years later, we at Fold3 commemorate JFK's legacy beyond his tragic and untimely death. We join the world in paying tribute to the life and memory of John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

The National Archives is going green. For the remainder of 2013, the Archives will only send out information regarding programs and workshops via email. If we don’t have your e-address on file, please send an email with your preferred email address to kansascity.educate@nara.gov or call 816-268-8000. By providing your e-address, you grant the National Archives at Kansas City permission to send you information about upcoming exhibitions, special events, and programs.

Three new titles have been added to a Fold3 collection called Casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts. Named for three separate military operations, each title includes the names and related personal and service information for over six thousand men and women who died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001.

While the three record sets include “casualties” in their titles, they only contain records for those killed, not wounded. They include:

• Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) Casualties "Operation Enduring Freedom" (OEF) is the operational codename given by the United States government to the War in Afghanistan which began in 2001 and is currently an ongoing conflict.

• Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) Casualties "Operation Iraqi Freedom" (OIF) is the operational codename given by the United States government to the conflict in Iraq from 2003-2010.

• Operation New Dawn (OND) Casualties "Operation New Dawn" (OND) is the operational codename given by the United States government for U.S. involvement in Iraq after Operation Iraqi Freedom ended on August 31, 2010.

Every casualty links to a Memorial Page with a summary and personal details including full name, branch of service, pay grade and rank, unit, casualty location, date of death, age, residence, and more. In addition to searching for a name, you can also search on other details such as unit number, rank, date of death, or city of residence.

Unveiled this week in honor of Veterans Day, the Fold3 Honor Wall pays tribute to millions of men and women who served our nation, from colonial days to the present.

We invite you to visit the Honor Wall and help us pay tribute to America's veterans by sharing your own memories, stories, and photos of a loved one. Whether you have family or friends serving now, or have ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War or other conflicts in between, join us in commemorating them. With your help, the Honor Wall will keep their stories alive.

The Honor Wall hosts millions of names, yet it's just the beginning of a monumental tribute that will grow through your contributions. We've redesigned the Fold3 Memorial Pages to include representations of service, along with life events, photos, stories, documents, and connections to family members.

Search for those you know—ancestors, friends, fellow service members, family members, or perhaps you! If you find who you're looking for, add your own dedication. If you can't locate a Memorial Page for someone, create one of your own and add it to the Honor Wall. It's easy!

Just follow the prompts to choose the conflict in which someone served, then add more facts about the individual, including military service. The "Find more records" button will even give you links to possible matches to records on Fold3, Newspapers.com, and Ancestry.com.

Once you've contributed to the Honor Wall, let others know. Choose the "Share" link at the bottom of any Memorial Page. Spread the word, and help us commemorate all of America's heroes.

View sample Memorial Pages for ideas of how you can create or add to your family’s pages.

Saturday, November 02, 2013

This valuable resource is an index to numerous articles in magazines, newsletters, newspapers, books, as well as factual entries on topics of interest to the Missouri Valley area and Kansas City specifically. It currently consists of more than 36,000 records. Entries are added daily by our librarians. To view most of these items, you can visit the Missouri Valley Room or (where applicable) write document@kclibrary.org to request a photocopy:

This website engages Civil War buffs, scholars, students, and local residents in research and discussion on the Missouri-Kansas Border War that shook the region from 1854 to 1865. Through a collaborative effort among libraries, museums, and historical societies across the greater Kansas City region, the project provides free access to selected primary source materials and adds unique interactive features and a thematic layer of original scholarly essays and topical encyclopedia entries:

Dennis Northcott, Associate Archivist for Reference at the Missouri History Museum, will show us the most effective ways to locate our Civil War ancestors. Mr. Northcott will explain what historical records are available, where to find them, and how to retrieve them for our family history research.

Finding Your Ancestors at the Missouri History Museum Library & Research Center

Associate Archivist Dennis Northcott will describe the resources available at the Missouri History Museum Library and Research Center as well as the website, which may help you research your St. Louis-area family members.

Dawes Records, created between 1898 and 1914, provide detailed information regarding tribal citizenship for members of the Five Civilized Indian Tribes: Cherokee, Chickasaw, Creek, Choctaw, and Seminole. Learn about the history of these records, how to search for them, and how to avoid common assumptions and pitfalls.

Everyone counts! The Census documents people from all walks of life: immigrants and store clerks to celebrities and everyday people. This course will introduce beginning genealogists to the U.S. Federal Census, 1790-1940, while providing direction on how and where to start researching your family history. Learn to discover clues, codes, and other telling details about your ancestors’ lives.

To make a reservation for these free workshops, please call 816-268-8000 or email us here.

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